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The collapse of the ill fated Gambhira Bridge, over the Mahi River in Gujarat, that caused 21 deaths, has focussed an unforgiving spotlight on the poor condition of public infrastructure in India.
The 50-year-old bridge on the Fuljhar river near Savdi village in Gujarat's Morbi has developed strength issues and will be repaired to increase its lifespan according to District Development ...
Wednesday morning when a portion of the Gambhira-Mujpur bridge collapsed in Gujarat's Vadodara district, sending multiple vehicles into the Mahisagar (Mahi) River.
But official figures tell a different story. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) reported only 42 collapses ...
Our measure of development is kilometres of highway and glossy opening ceremonies, not safety or long-term viability, writes ...
Gujarat bridge collapse: K.T. Rama Rao seeks probe by central safety bodies; cites Morbi tragedy, calls for urgent checks TNN / Jul 10, 2025, 08:02 IST AA ...
Tragedy strikes as a bridge collapses in Gujarat, claiming 20 lives, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
The incident happened around 7.30am on Wednesday when a span of the Gambhira Bridge gave way at Padra on the Mahisagar River.
The death toll in the Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district has tragically risen to 19, with ongoing search efforts for two missing individuals. The incident prompted the ...
The collapse of Gambhira Bridge on Wednesday morning in Gujarat sheds light on several such incidents that took place in the past. Here is a list of a few major bridge collapses in the recent past.
At least 15 people were killed on Wednesday after part of a bridge collapsed into a river in India's Gujarat state.